HR 351 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report with recommendations for an updated statutory and regulatory framework for electric bicycles.

PRINTER'S NO.   2489

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 351
                                                 Session of
                                                   2025

     INTRODUCED BY WEBSTER, HILL-EVANS, GUENST, SANCHEZ, FREEMAN,
        MAYES, RIVERA, HADDOCK, CURRY, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, D. WILLIAMS,
        FRANKEL, CIRESI AND DELLOSO, OCTOBER 21, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, OCTOBER 21, 2025


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a
 2      study and issue a report with recommendations for an updated
 3      statutory and regulatory framework for electric bicycles.
 4      WHEREAS, Pedalcycles with electric assist, known as electric
 5   bicycles or e-bikes, are bicycles that utilize an electric motor
 6   system for propulsion; and
 7      WHEREAS, Electric bicycles are a sustainable form of
 8   transportation and emit low levels of carbon dioxide when
 9   compared to other modes of transportation; and
10      WHEREAS, Sales of electric bicycles have nearly quadrupled in
11   this decade; and
12      WHEREAS, Newer models of electric bicycles are exhibiting
13   greater power, longer range and greater potential for various
14   uses; and
15      WHEREAS, Newer models of electric bicycles include electric
16   bicycles designed for urban use, mountain and trail use,
17   electric bicycles designed to carry heavy cargo and foldable
18   electric bicycles that can be easily transported on modes of
 1   public transportation; and
 2      WHEREAS, Newer models of electric bicycles have proven to
 3   make transportation more affordable when compared to typical
 4   passenger vehicles; and
 5      WHEREAS, Pennsylvania law regarding electric bicycles has not
 6   been updated since 2014, when electric bicycles were less
 7   efficient and sustainable; and
 8      WHEREAS, It is necessary that the laws of this Commonwealth
 9   be updated in accordance with recent innovations evident in
10   modern electric bicycle technology to ensure the safety of the
11   traveling public; therefore be it
12      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint
13   State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a
14   report with recommendations for an updated statutory and
15   regulatory framework for electric bicycles; and be it further
16      RESOLVED, That the study include and examine the following:
17          (1)   rider, pedestrian and other vehicle safety;
18          (2)   public infrastructure development for maximized
19      conventional and electric bicycle utility; and
20          (3)   electric bicycle permitting that recognizes the
21      increased capabilities and possible hazards of modern
22      electric bicycles;
23   and be it further
24      RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission submit
25   the report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to
26   the members of the Transportation Committee of the House of
27   Representatives no later than one year after the adoption of
28   this resolution.




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